2023-2024 Scholar-Athlete Awards
Selected from South Jersey Chapter member schools within the competitive West Jersey Football League, these Scholar-Athletes have been chosen by their coaches and peers for their achievements academically and athletically
List of Services
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Absegami - Gabriel Wilkins OL/DLList Item 1
Gabe is the epitome of a scholar athlete and represents AHS in the best possible manner.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.40 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Track & Field
- College Interested In Attending: Delaware State
Coach: Jim Harritopulos
Athletic Director: Steve Fortis
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Arthur P. Schalick - Jake Seidlecki TE/SList Item 2
Jake is one of few 4 year Seniors, who helped us rebuild the football program here at Schalick. He has played Varsity since his Freshmen year and has done a great job on and off the field. We were 0-7 in 2020 and finished 11-1 this year due to Jake's hard work and leadership.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 4.75 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Basketball & Baseball
- College Interested In Attending: Ursinus, Middlebury, Muhlenberg, FDU
Coach: Mike Wilson
Athletic Director: Douglas Volovar
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Atlantic City - Joe Lyons III QBList Item 3
Joe is one of the most committed student athletes that I've ever coached. He was dedicated to his craft and led by example for his teammates.
- 3-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.75 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Media and Broadcasting
- College Interested In Attending: Widner, Kean, Alvernia
Coach: Keenan Wright
Athletic Director: Chris Ford
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Bridgeton - Gary Harper RB/LBList Item 4
Gary is one of the hardest working football players on the team. He never misses practices and is a machine in the weight room and on the field. Although Gary is quiet his example and leadership qualities earned him the right to be a Senior Captain. Gary has the same commitment to his heavy academic schedule maintaining a 3.7 GPA. Gary is undecided on his College/University of choice but will major in Biochemistry.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.70 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Bridgeton Track Club, Camden Clock Track Club, Albert Young Running Back University, Winter/Spring Track
- College Interested In Attending: Undecided
Coach: Steve Lane
Athletic Director: Cynthia Wilks
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Buena Regional - Brian Ayres OL/DL
Epitome of an unsung hero. Shows up everyday to practice and works his ass off.
- 1-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.70 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Spring Track and Field, Youth Groups, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- College Interested In Attending: Rowan University & Stockton University
Coach: Greg Guver
Athletic Director: Mark Prince
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Cedar Creek - Justin Castillo HB/LB
Justin is a great leader on the field and in the hallways; he is a "throwback" player. His style is the true embodiment of grit; his style, approach and energy serve as exemplars for current and future Pirates.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 4.00 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Spring Track
- College Interested In Attending: Wilkes
Caoch: Jim Melody
Athletic Director: Jim Erney
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Clearview Regional - Matthew Chinchillo OT/DT&NT
Matt has been a team captain for two years and has been the nucleus of our team. He has represented the Green and the Gold on the field and off the field. Off the field Matt has started a Charity Organization to help youth football players, he's in NHS and continues to strive in a highly rigorous academic environment. On the field Matt is an excellent team leader and has a relentless motor. He was the best person for the players to look up to. His influence over all around him makes us all proud to have been blessed to coach him.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 4.00 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: National Honor Society, FCA, Charity Organization (started), Coaching Youth Camps
- College Interested In Attending: TCNJ, Rowan University, Montclair State, Stevenson
Coach: Stephen Duncan
Athletic Director: Mike Vicente
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Cumberland Regional - Kennedy Jones TE/DE
Great work ethic, 3.566 GPA, team captain, embodies what a student-athlete represents.
- 2-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.566 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Technology Student Association, Elite PE, and Young Men Can Make a Difference
- College Interested In Attending: Albright College and Rowan University
Coach: Jason Coombs
Athletic Director: Collin Lewis
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Delsea Regional - Zach Maxwell QB/DB
Zach is the leader and heartbeat of the team. His calm confidence is what settles our team and allows the offense to run so smoothly. For years Zach has not only performed at a high level on the football and baseball field for Delsea, he has done the same in the classroom. Zach is the true definition of a student athlete.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 4.00 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Working out and playing baseball
- College Interested In Attending: Drew University to play baseball
Coach: Sal Marchese
Athletic Director: Ken Schoudt
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Egg Harbor Township - Mike Simeon FB/DE
Mike, is a hardworking athlete on and off the field! He's a great teammate and role model to everyone in our program!
- 3-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.10 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Track & Field - Thrower
- College Interested In Attending: D1AA/D2. Also a D1 Recruited Track/Field Player (Hopefully)
Coach: Rob Davis
Athletic Director: Kevin Rutledge
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Hammonton - Nick Nocella C/DT
Nick defines the term Scholar Athlete. His hard work and dedication on the field,in the classroom,and in the community is second to none. He exemplifies what every coach would want from all his players.
- 3-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 4.952 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: National Honor Society
- College Interested In Attending: Shippensburg University
Coach: James Raso
Athletic Director: Chris Sacco
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Holy Spirit - Cole Facenda DE
Cole is the perfect example of what a Holy Spirit Spartan should aspire to be. He has a great work ethic, is reliable, and a kid that will give you 100% in everything that he does. No matter what Cole chooses to do in life, he will be successful because of his effort and attitude.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 4.48 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Lacrosse, Chess Club, Marine Biology, National Honors Society, Travis Manion Foundation
- College Interested In Attending: University of Tennessee, Rutgers University, James Madison University
Coach: Andrew DiPasquale
Athletic Director: Steve Normane
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Lower Cape May Regional - Hunter Ray QB/DB
Hunter is an excellent student athlete that is driven towards success. He is a compassionate young man that always is thinking about the team and others. Hunter epitomizes what being a member of a team is all about. He carries a GPA of 3.8 and is a member of the national honor society. hunter volunteers with Challengers sports and the lunch with lynch foundation. Our football team would not of been as successful without Hunters leadership and dedication to the program. Hunter has overcome many obstacles, two broken wrists and the sudden loss of his father. He still maintained his focus in the classroom and the football field Leading Lower Cape May to its first division title in 41 years. He amassed close to 5000 yards of offense and was responsible for 43 touchdowns. The Lower Cape May football program and the the school is going to miss Hunter. We all wish him great success at Farleigh Dickinson University.
- 3-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.80 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Member of national honor society, member of FBLA. years of varsity football. 4 years of varsity baseball.volunters at challengers sports in upper township. 4 years of volunteering work at the lunch for lynch foundation in wildwood.
- College Interested In Attending: Hunter will be playing baseball at Fairleigh Dickinson University next year
Coach: Lance Bailey
Athletic Director: Eric Simonsen
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Mainland Regional - Stephen Ordille RB/DB
Defines the term Student Athlete. Stephen has been a role model for our football program of what we expect from our players - do your best in the classroom and on the field. Stephen has taken several AP and Honors levels classes during his high school career while starting on both the football and basketball teams the past few seasons. Exceptional young man.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 4.957 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: National Honor Society; Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- College Interested In Attending: Undecided
Coach: Chuck Smith
Athletic Director: Mike Gatley
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Middle Township - Micheal Zarfati WR/FS
Mikey is a leader, scholar and a phenomenal athlete who has served as a role model for the rest of our team each year that he has been apart of our program.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.79 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Varsity Basketball
- College Interested In Attending: Stonehill College, Assumption College, TCNJ, Rowan University
Coach: Gavin Liepe
Athletic Director: Joshua McCarty
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Millville - Jacob Zamot QB
Jacob is a hard working student athlete. He has a tremendous work ethic on and off the field. Jacob also has good character, which was one of many reasons he was selected as a team captain the last two years. Jacob is a true leader in the community, in the school and on the football field. Over the last four years, Jacob has served as a role model to his teammates and younger athletes in the city of Millville.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.75 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Leaders Club, National Honor Society
- College Interested In Attending: Delaware State University, University Rhode Island, Central Connecticut State University
Coach: Bert Ayala
Athlectic Director: Dave LaGamba
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Oakcrest - Andrew Smith OG
Andrew has worked very had over the past few years to play on the varsity level. His Sr it payed off as he started on the offensive line. He has a 4.5 GPA which is an amazing accomplishment
- 1-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 4.50 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Band, Scholar Athlete
- College Interested In Attending: Undecided
Coach: Mike Forest
Athletic Director: Dave Bennett
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Ocean City - Jon Moyer WR/CB
Jon was a three-year starter for us and a two-time All-Division player. He was one of the best all-around athletes we've had in our program in years. He could play just about any position on either side of the ball and could score from anywhere on the field. He was smart, coachable and a player whose character and work ethic set an example for his teammates. His production and leadership will be sorely missed.
- 3-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 4.60 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Varsity lacrosse; Four-year academic Distinguished Honors
- College Interested In Attending: Leaning towards continuing his football career at Lafayette
Coach: Kevin Smith
Athletic Director: Mike Pellegrino
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Penns Grove - Willie Slocum IV TE/DT&DE
Willie did whatever was asked to make the team better. He played a vital role as a tight end in our rushing attack as our most consistent blocker. On the Dline he played wherever was needed. His best games came during our playoff games. He was a 2-time 2nd Team Selection for our Division.
- 2-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.20 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Red Devil Morning News Broadcast, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Spring Track
- College Interested In Attending: Kutztown University, Morgan State University
Coach: John R. Emel
Athletic Director: Anwar Golden
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Pinelands - Ethan Woods TE/DE
Well rounded young man who explifies what it means to be not only a great Student-Athlete but a role model for all those around him.
- 3-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.90 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Volleyball, Special Olympics, Challenger League
- College Interested In Attending: Rutgers University
Coach: John Tierney
Athletic Director: Will Sundermann
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Pleasantville - Brandon St. Martin WR/LB&CB
Brandon is a leader in the classroom and out of the classroom. Brandon always does everything the right way.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 5.61 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Football, track & field , National Honor Society, Math Club, African American Club
- College Interested In Attending: Hampton University
Coach: Malachi Timberlake
Athletic Director: Matthew Zachariades
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Southern Regional - Alex Fowler WR/DB
Alex is a committed individual to our football program. He is a multi sport athlete who has always put the team first. Alex contributes offensively as a wide receiver, on defensive as a defensive back and on special teams. No one is more worthy of this award than Alex Fowler.
- 3-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 4.00 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society
- College Interested In Attending: Undecided
Coach: Chuck Donohue Sr.
Athletic Director: Chuck Donahue Jr.
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St. Augustine Prep - Eddie Vincent OG/DL
Eddie Vincent is one of the finest young men I have been associated with during my long tenure as a football coach. Eddie is a hard worker in the weight room and on the practice field. He is the consummate "TEAM" player; after being a starter at "H"-Back as a sophomore and junior, Eddie was moved to offensive guard filling a need on our team. He never complained and had an outstanding year at the new position. Eddie was voted Team Captain by his peers and earned 1st Team All-Star as an OL in the tough American Division of the West Jersey League. He maintains a "B" average and is also a member of our wrestling team. His career goal is to work in Law Enforcement by attending college to earn the necessary credits and playing football as well; possibly Rowan University as an "H"-Back.
- 3-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.00 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Weight lifting, Wrestling
- College Interested In Attending: Rowan University
Coach: Pete Lancetta
Athletic Director: Mike Rizzo
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St. Joe's Academy - Joel Cosme OL/DL
Joel is a natural leader on and off the field. He was one of our captains and is a great example to his teammates, especially the underclassmen who look up to him. Joel is a great young man to be around and has represented St. Joseph Academy as a great Student athlete.
- 2-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.20 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Media Production, Gaming and Community Services
- College Interested In Attending: Misercordia University, East Stroudsburg University
Coach: Ron Dorsey
Athletic Director: Tim Fingerhut
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Vineland - Tyrell Powell QB/CB
Coach Guzman: The reasons that I chose Tyrell Powell for this prestigious award, go as follows. Tyrell Powell is a born leader. This young man has been the glue that has kept his team fighting in every game. Mr. Powell is a focused and driven individual. He sets forth his focus and performs to get whatever the task is completed. Lastly, Tyrell knows how to keep and manage his responsibilities. He is a great young man that is so deserving of this scholarship.
- 3-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 4.33 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Varsity Basketball, Summa Cum Laude entire career at Vineland High School
- College Interested In Attending: Have had conversations with Princeton University, University of Maine, Marist College and Stone Hill University
Coach: Jose Guzman
Athletic Director: Donnie Robbins
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Wildwood - Junior Hans QB/WR & S
Junior Hans has been a 1st team all division for Wildwood High in each of the past three seasons; remarkably at three different positions. He was the glue that held the team together during one of their most successful eras in recent memory. He is leaving Wildwood High with school records in receptions in a season, receiving yards in a season, rec TDs in a career, KR yards in a game, KR yards in a season, and KR yards in a career.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.43 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Student Council, Peer Leadership, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Volunteer Work with various local charities/groups
- College Interested In Attending: Florida Atlantic University
Coach: Ken Loomis
Athletic Director: Steven Lerch
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Willingboro - Julian Williams OL/DL
Julian has dedicated himself to be a student-athlete that is deserving to be recruited.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.50 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Sports Medicine
- College Interested In Attending: Bucknell University, Albright College, Alvernia University, Lafayette College
Coach: Stephen Everette
Athletic Director: Leon Owen
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Woodstown - Jack Knorr OG/LB
Jack Knorr is a tremendous student athlete and leader for our program. He does things the riight way in and out of the classroom.
- 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
- 3.65 GPA
- Clubs, Activities, Interests: Plays Baseball and is part of the National Honors Society
- College Interested In Attending: Kutztown University, Arcadia University and Rutgers University
Coach: John Adams
Athletic Director: Joe Ursino